ZME Science · 3d
DNA confirms identity of doomed Franklin expedition captain who was eaten by own crew 170 years ago
The researchers identified the remains of Captain James Fitzjames, second-in-command of the Erebus, through DNA extracted from a molar attached to a jawbone. The bone, found on King William Island in the Canadian Arctic, bore chilling evidence: cut marks consistent with cannibalism.
Ars Technica · 4d
Franklin expedition captain who died in 1848 was cannibalized by survivors
The expedition set sail on May 19, 1845, and was last seen in July 1845 in Baffin Bay by the captains of two whaling ships. Historians have compiled a reasonably credible account of what happened. The crew spent the winter of 1845–1846 on Beechey Island, where the graves of three crew members were found.
The Verge · 9d
A fan of AMC’s The Terror helped identify real-life crew member of doomed expedition
It’s an exciting time to be a part of AMC’s The Terror fandom. Through the efforts of one of its members, a team of researchers were able to reveal the fate of one of the men who died in the real life events depicted by the show.
ScienceAlert · 4d
Doomed Franklin Expedition Ate Their Captain, Bone Study Reveals
With this research, Fitzjames becomes the first identified victim of cannibalism from the Franklin expedition. His recovered bones have been placed in a cairn, along with the others, and marked with a memorial plaque at the site of their deaths.
SciTech Daily · 4d
Cannibalism Confirmed: DNA Links Lost Officer to Franklin Expedition’s Darkest Hours
The remains of James Fitzjames from the ill-fated Franklin expedition have been identified, confirming historical reports of cannibalism among the crew. Researchers from the University of Waterloo and
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